Erin Rooney to play pro hoops in France

Erin Rooney, FCRH ’14, has signed on to play professional basketball in France for Arras Pays d’Artois Basket Féminin, a member of the Ligue Féminine de Basketball, Fordham announced Monday.

Rooney is the first woman from Fordham to sign a professional basketball contract since Lisa Carol signed a contract in 2007, Fordhamsaid in a statement.

“We are really excited for Erin to play for one of the top programs in France,” Head Coach Stephanie Gaitley said. “The opportunity is a direct result of all of Erin’s hard work. She left her mark on Fordham basketball and I am confident she will do the same in the professional ranks.”

This past year, Rooney — who is originally from New Zeland — led her team to their first Atlantic 10 title, advancing Fordham to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in two decades.

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